Hummingbird Haven
Assorted - LARGE PACKET
Mix of annuals, biennials and perennials. Your garden haven for hummingbirds will not only attract and provide nectar for the tiny, bright creatures, but also present you with a glorious array of vivid floral colors that will last spring to fall for your enjoyment as well.
Full sun. Blooms summer to fall.
Height: 6"-48" tall
Days to Emerge: 7-30 Days
Seed Depth: 1/16" - 1/4"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 25 seeds per square foot and rake in.
Thinning: As needed.
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before average last frost. A second option: sow half the seed 4 weeks before the average last frost (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after the average last frost (just to be safe).
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Sown at the rate of 25 seeds per sq. ft., this mix covers approximately 85 sq. ft. and includes (percent of mix by weight):
Nasturtium (A). . 60%
Lupine (P). . 10%
Zinnia (A). . 8%
Hollyhock, Dark Colors (A). . 7%
Butterfly Weed (P). . 3%
Hummingbird Sage (P). . 2%
Phlox (A). . 2%
Rocket Larkspur (A). . 2%
Spider Flower (A). . 2%
Godetia A). . 0.9%
Bee Balm (P). . 0.5%
Columbine, Shooting Star (P). . 0.5%
Penstemon, Tubular Bells (A). . 0.5%
Red-Hot Poker (P). . 0.5%
Standing Cypress (B). . 0.5%
Foxglove (B). . 0.3%
Flowering Tobacco (A). . 0.2%
Coral Bells (P). . 0.1%
A = Annual, P = Perennial, B = Biennial
Artist: Libby Kyer